Circle Straddle Ball

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

2, 3, 4, 5

Overview

In this activity, students are in circle formation, facing in. Each stands in a wide straddle stance with the side of the foot against the neighbor's. The hands are on the knees. Two balls are used. The object of the game is to roll one of the balls between the legs of another player before he can get his hands down to stop the ball. Each time a ball goes between the legs of an individual, a point is scored. The players having the fewest points scored against them are the winners. Keep the circles small so students have more opportunities to handle the ball. Players must catch and roll the ball, rather than batting it. Children must keep their hands on their knees until a ball is rolled at them.

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Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.1.8

Throw underhand and overhand, demonstrating correct form with hand/ foot opposition.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.1.9

Catch a self-tossed or well-thrown object with hands, not trapping or cradling against the body.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.2.3

Recognize and adjust exertion of force on an object required during an activity.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 2

PE19.2.4.3

Work in a variety of class environments with minimum supervision.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.1.8

Throw underhand and overhand to a partner or target with accuracy.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.1.9

Catch a ball thrown by a partner, demonstrating correct form.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.2.3

Demonstrate the concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills applicable to a wide variety of physical activities.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

PE19.3.4.3

Acknowledge others’ success in movement performance and praise their efforts.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.1.8

Throw underhand and overhand to a partner or target for accuracy and distance.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.1.9

Catch a ball, thrown at varying levels and distances by a partner, with correct form.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

PE19.4.2.3

Combine concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in small group activities.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.1.8

Throw underhand and overhand using correct form in dynamic environments.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.1.9

Catch with correct form in dynamic individual, partner, and small group activities.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.2.3

Execute combined concepts of speed, direction, and force with skills in various physical activity settings.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.4.3

Actively involve others of all skill levels and abilities into physical activities and group projects.

Resource Provider

Dynamic PE

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
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